This Year's Girl

Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Elvis Costello

About This Year's Girl

"This Year's Girl" is a song written by new wave musician Elvis Costello and performed by Costello and the Attractions for his 1978 album This Year's Model. Inspired by the Rolling Stones song "Stupid Girl", the song's lyrics criticizing fashion saw controversy for alleged misogyny, which Costello forcefully rejected. Released as an album track, the song has since seen positive critical reception and has been included in compilation albums and in Costello's live setlists. The song has also been featured as the theme song to the second season of The Deuce, featuring additional vocals by Natalie Bergman.  


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1978
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See her picture in a thousand places 'cause she's this year's girl
You think you all own little pieces of this year's girl
Forget your fancy manners
Forget your English grammar
'Cause you don't really give a damn about this year's girl

Still you're hoping that she's well-spoken 'cause she's this year's girl
You want her broken with her mouth wide open 'cause she's this year's girl
Never  knowing it's a real attraction
All these promises of satisfaction
While she's being bored to distraction being this year's girl

Time's running out, she's not happy with the cost
There'd be no doubt, only she's forgotten much more than she's lost

A bright spark might corner the market in this year's girl
You see yourself rolling on the carpet with this year's girl
Those disco synthesizers
Those daily tranquilizers
Those body-building prizes
Those bedroom alibis
All this, but no surprises for this year's girl
All this, but no surprises for this year's girl
All this, but no surprises for this year's girl

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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus, 25 August 1954) is an English singer-songwriter. He began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the first wave of the British punk/New Wave movement of the mid-to-late 1970s. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader than that of most popular songs. His music has drawn on many diverse genres; one critic described him as a "pop encyclopaedia", able to "reinvent the past in his own image". more »

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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"This Year's Girl" was released as part of Elvis Costello's second studio album, "This Year's Model," released in 1978.
Musical Team
Like most of Costello's work, the song was recorded with his band, The Attractions. The band consisted of Steve Nieve on keyboard, Bruce Thomas on bass, and Pete Thomas on drums.
Song Composition
Costello is the sole composer of "This Year's Girl", which highlights his prowess as a songwriter.
Album Success
"This Year's Model," the album containing "This Year's Girl," is viewed as one of Elvis Costello's most successful and critically acclaimed albums, often sighted on lists of the best albums of all time.
Song Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as a critique of the objectification of women, particularly in the media and the entertainment industry.
Live Performances
"This Year's Girl" is regularly included in Elvis Costello's live performances and remains a fan favorite decades after its release.
Television Appearance
"This Year's Girl" was performed by Elvis Costello on Saturday Night Live (SNL) during his infamous appearance in 1977, where he stopped playing the song "Less than Zero" after a few seconds, and launched into "Radio, Radio" instead.
New Version
In 2018, a new version of "This Year's Girl" was recorded by Elvis Costello & The Impostors, along with singer and songwriter Natalie Bergman, for the opening credits of the TV show "The Deuce."
Recent Recognition
Despite being more than forty years old, "This Year's Girl" has recently received renewed attention due to its use in "The Deuce," with the new version being nominated for a Grammy Award in 2019.
Album Cover Link
The song's theme ties well with the album cover of "This Year's Model," which features a photo of a doll-like Costello operating a camera as a commentary on the media's interaction with public figures.
Song Influence
"This Year's Girl" has influenced various artists throughout the years, contributing to Costello's status as a foundational figure in the post-punk and New Wave movements.

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